Carboniferous Period and Insect Evolution

Carboniferous Period and Insect Evolution

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Biology, Science, History

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video explores the Carboniferous period, a time over 300 million years ago when Earth was dominated by giant insects due to high oxygen levels. It discusses the formation of Pangea, the lush climate, and the eventual transition to an ice house Earth. The video highlights the role of oxygen in insect gigantism and the impact of climate change on ecosystems. It concludes with a call to action for environmental conservation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary characteristic of the Carboniferous period?

The presence of giant insects

The dominance of giant dinosaurs

The formation of the first mammals

The extinction of marine life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which giant insect had a wingspan of up to 75 centimeters?

Giant cockroach

Meganeura

Pulmonoscorpius

Arthroplura

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Arthroplura primarily feed on?

Small amphibians

Decomposing vegetation

Other insects

Marine life

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did insects breathe during the Carboniferous period?

Through gills

Through their skin

Through lungs

Through a network of tiny tubes called trachea

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated atmospheric oxygen level during the Carboniferous period?

50%

21%

35%

15%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one theory for why insects grew so large during the Carboniferous period?

To find more food

To adapt to colder climates

Due to oxygen toxicity

To escape predators

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Carboniferous period also known as?

The Mammal Age

The Dinosaur Age

The Coal Age

The Ice Age

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in Earth's climate during the Carboniferous period?

Constant cold temperatures

Transition to an icehouse climate

Transition to a greenhouse climate

Constant warm temperatures

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the supercontinent formed during the Carboniferous period?

Pangea

Atlantis

Gondwana

Laurasia

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marked the end of the Carboniferous period?

The rise of mammals

The dominance of marine life

The formation of Pangea

The extinction of all insects

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